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A few of my favorite things to say thanks for following along in 2025
I appreciate everybody who shares their stories or enjoys learning more about our world on Substack. What have been some of your favorite creative works…
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This unsolved Iowa murder tale refuses to die—and finally becomes a homegrown film
How a rural Iowa murder in 1900, a New England play in 1916, and a new movie connect early 20th century journalist Susan Glaspell to 21st century…
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How three-legged Lefty became the loudest dog in Des Moines
After a decade at maximum volume, a Dogtown staple bids farewell.
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Larry was a man of Main Street and caretaker of community
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We'll miss Jay Byers, who befriended all of central Iowa
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The formula for Substack success from the example of Heather Cox Richardson
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Des Moines, here's your chance to become a live storytelling capital
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My visits to the 'world’s largest kitchen' and 'world’s largest neighborhood bar'
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An Empire state of mind returns to Fourth Street in downtown Des Moines
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Larry was a man of Main Street and caretaker of community
Larry Larson was a small-town grocer, Army veteran, and local politician who nourished a sense of community spirit along with the dinner tables of…
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A restaurateur pivots from palate to palette and launches his art career
Steve Logsdon of Lucca is used to filling tables, but now his artistic menu features hues as well as flavors.
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An Empire state of mind returns to Fourth Street in downtown Des Moines
From Kane in the early 20th century to Bruno in the 21st, the dreams of a saloon keeper endure.
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5 standout 'Back to School' tales signal a rebirth for live storytelling
Iowa Storytellers Project on Sept. 9 at Hoyt Sherman Place brings our decade-old tradition back to the stage.
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After 21 years of podcasts, do you hear what has (and hasn't) changed?
From Apple to YouTube. From "Serial" to "Smartless." Some of us spend serious time with our pods and a culture that's becoming more visual and less…
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Are you an Iowa trivia whiz? Find out with my 10-question quiz.
Just for fun, here's an Iowa quiz embracing our history, geography, culture--even the cosmic.
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My visits to the 'world’s largest kitchen' and 'world’s largest neighborhood bar'
Without leaving Des Moines, and thanks to the examples of two friends, I was reminded of the subtle power of those striving to bring us together.
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